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Pet of the Week: Meet Bella

By Thomas Asbaty Staff Writer   Meet Bella, senior business marketing major Stephanie Lafortezza’s dog. Bella, born on Oct. 6, 2006 is a 10-year-old Maltese and Bichon mix. Lafortezza got her as a Christmas present in 2006 when Bella was two months old. “She puts me in a good mood…

What to Wear for Graduation

By Ashley Bowden Assistant Copyeditor With graduation right around the corner, many seniors are excited and counting down the days. Meanwhile, others might still be figuring out what they are going to wear to the momentous occasion. Some students are playing it more business-casual, like Taylor Bass, senior musical theatre…

Recipe of the Week: Nachos

By Nicole Curcio News Editor Hanging out with friends in your dorm and looking for a quick snack? Here’s a quick, delicious snack that can be created in the microwave in minutes. This snack can be served on a laid back Friday night! Prep time: 5 Minutes Serving: 4 to 5…

How to Celebrate Graduation

By Joseph Iemma Staff Writer Graduation is officially less than one month away. While seniors and graduate students scramble to get their respective portfolios and resumes in order, they have not put the prospects of celebrating their graduation on the back-burner. Take for instance, Muhmaet Hassan, senior finance major who…

Students React to DNCE

By Jada Butler Assistant News Editor After the March announcement that DNCE, a popular American funk and dance rock band, would perform at this year’s spring concert, students were abuzz with both excitement and disappointment. As many students as there are on campus, there are equally as many differing tastes…

Recipe of the Week: Burrito Bowl

By Nicole Curcio News Editor Love burritos but hate the cost and lines? Here’s a quick, easy, and cost friendly option that can be made in the comfort of your dorm. This quick meal can be served in a bowl or in a burrito, whichever you prefer! Prep time: 5…

Abeetza’s Fresh Menu

By Nicole Curcio News Editor Abeetza Pizzeria, located just around the corner on Glen Cove Road, is a popular destination for Post students. Abeetza makes everything sold fresh, from scratch. Owner Joseph DeLorenzo, a Post alumnus, emphasizes that nothing is ordered from vendors. “The only product we sell that we…

Landmark of the Week: The Mansion

By Paola Guzman Copyeditor Editors Note: The Pioneer learned after the publication of this story in last week’s issue that one of our sources had provided information to us that was not accurate. We have contacted the former university historian, Kenneth Mensing, who wrote and he has corrected those inaccuracies.…

Pet of the Week: Meet Spoonky

By Kristina Huderski Features Editor Meet Spoonky, senior graphic design major Leslie Tincopaonetto’s dog. Spoonky is a 10-year-old dachshund/wiener mix. When Tincopaonetto was 11, she got Spoonky on her trip to Peru in 2006. “When I get home from work or school, he is always waiting by the door running…

Balancing School & Your Social Life

By Kristina Huderski Features Editor With little over a month left in the spring semester, many students are overwhelmed with schoolwork and deadlines. Students are trying to do well in their classes and still have time for themselves. Whether it is going out with friends, getting a manicure, exercising at…